All articles by Wilson Dizard
No, You Owe Us Money!: The logic behind climate debt
Wilson Dizard — December 9, 2009 2 Comments
A novel political narrative is emerging at the COP15 in Copenhagen. It’s the idea that the rich, industrialized countries owe the developing world a “climate debt.” Right now, according Actionaid and Oxfam, the Global North sits about $200 billion in the red, a sum it must pay out per annum. That’s right, after years of dodging the Global North’s loan sharks, debt-ridden developing world has a reason to demand money from rich countries
Economics, Editor's Pick
Water wars in Israel-Palestine
Wilson Dizard — November 3, 2009 8 Comments
This isn’t the first time an international organization accusing Israel of wrongdoing over water. In the spring, the World Bank produced another study, conducted on behalf of the Palestinian Authority, that accused Israel of retarding Palestinians’ development of the water resources they share with Israel, while also admonishing the Palestinians for less than stellar water management and conservation. This report faced similar recriminations from the Israeli government, charging the World Bank with taking the Palestinians’ side
Editor's Pick, Politics
The Semitic civil war: Why one-state is the only answer for Israel-Palestine
Wilson Dizard — August 6, 2009 9 Comments
The only lasting option for peace, I feel, is one state for two peoples. Two states for two peoples, the current mantra, won’t work. It puts an impossible burden on Israel and won’t leave the Palestinians with anything approaching what we consider sovereignty. The only lasting solution, I feel, is a single state. Indeed, under occupation, Israel and the West Bank and The Gaza Strip have already been a single state since 1967, when Israel’s occupation of Palestinian Territory began. It is much easier to go forward on the path both peoples are on today
Editor's Pick, Politics
Hillary Clinton’s spineless toadying to the Chinese dictatorship
Wilson Dizard — February 27, 2009 1 Comment
Hillary Clinton was feted as a human rights advocate, but she’s shown this was all a lie.
Politics
To a Drone: A poem
Wilson Dizard — February 11, 2009 2 Comments
Wilson Dizard’s ‘To a Drone’
Culture
Our generation will be remembered like our grandparents are
Wilson Dizard — November 13, 2008 6 Comments
We often think of what our grandparents time must have been like, with the Kennedy’s and Luther King’s, but with all this history now, we can be sure that our grandchildren will think of us in the same historical light.
Politics
How long do we keep Obama’s face on our clothes?
Wilson Dizard — November 10, 2008 5 Comments
With all this Obama merchandize how will be ever be free of his face? Is the U.S. to become like Syria where our leader’s face is in every store and home? I hope not.
Politics
Massive Obama win in Ohio spurred by students
Wilson Dizard — November 6, 2008 0 Comments
The massive win in Ohio for Obama was one of the biggest shocks of election 2008. Wilson Dizard watched the events with his fellow students at Ohio State University, a vital demographic grouping that ensured Obama’s victory.
Politics
Somalians for Obama in Ohio
Wilson Dizard — November 4, 2008 0 Comments
Wilson Dizard reports from Ohio where the Somali community are getting out the vote for Barack Obama.
Politics
Clean Ohio Fund Act hangs in balance
Wilson Dizard — October 17, 2008 0 Comments
The Clean Ohio Fund Act is a major piece of legislation to protect the environment in that state. Its funding is now up for ballot and its future uncertain. Wilson Dizard reports.
Politics
Midwestern values don’t exist
Wilson Dizard — October 13, 2008 4 Comments
Barack Obama is said to have “Midwestern values”. But this geographical value structure is rubbish invented to manipulate us.
